Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks is $21.46 an hour ($44,640 a year). About 19,890 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($50,670). Alabama ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.64 | $30,460 |
| 25% of workers | $17.50 | $36,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.46 | $44,640 |
| 75% of workers | $24.36 | $50,680 |
| 90% of workers | $28.97 | $60,250 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $47,330 | 5,430 |
| Huntsville | $47,130 | 1,830 |
| Decatur | $46,060 | 580 |
| Mobile | $44,470 | 1,600 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $44,270 | 560 |
| Montgomery | $43,710 | 1,400 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $43,660 | 1,000 |
| Tuscaloosa | $43,400 | 900 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $41,750 | 330 |
| Dothan | $41,330 | 560 |
| Gadsden | $40,810 | 290 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $38,810 | 580 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
- Typical education to start: Some college, no degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.6% over ten years, declining · about 144,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Tellers | $37,350 |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $39,520 |
| Bill and Account Collectors | $40,330 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | $46,170 |
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